BE A SPONSOR!

Be a sponsor of the Orion Classic and join over 80 other local and regional businesses who actively support the mission of helping children in need! Whether you are a lead event sponsor like Orion Foods or simply a Table Sponsor at the Sunday Gala, your financial support will go a long way in making a positive difference in the life of a young boy or girl. Several different sponsor opportunity levels are available and each one offers participation in the event as well as varying levels of recognition for your business or organization. Below are the sponsor categories we offer and an explanation of the sponsor benefits. To see a list of our current Orion Classic sponsors click on “The Sponsors” button above. If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about becoming a sponsor contact Tom Roberts, Event Coordinator at (605)965-3138 or email at tom.roberts@chssd.org We look forward to having you be a part of this great event!

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES CATALOG:
(Call Tom Roberts to discuss these and other sponsorship opportunities!)

TABLE SPONSOR ____________________________________ $ 500
Purchase a “Table for 8” and host your friends to an evening of fun, great food, unique “shopping” opportunities, music, and even a little inspiration!

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 1 Table of 8 for Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012

RECOGNITION:
• Name in event booklet (if purchased by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Recognition (name only) on www.orionclassic.com website Donor page
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report


“BIRDIE” SINGLE HOLE SPONSOR (up to 54) _____________ $ 500
Hole sponsors are known for making the Pro Am fun with something to win on every hole! (Prizes are purchased by event staff, and assigned at random.)

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• Admission for 2 to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 2 Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Logo or Name on signage at the hole prize display before Pro Am
• Logo or Name on signage posted at sponsored hole on one course
• Recognition (name only) in Evening For The Kids Banquet Slide Presentation
• Recognition (name only) in event booklet (if purchased by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Recognition (name only) on www.orionclassic.com website Donor page
• Recognition (name only) in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition (name only) in CHS Annual Report


“EAGLE” DOUBLE HOLE SPONSOR _____________________ $ 1,000
Hole sponsors are known for making the Pro Am fun with something to win on every hole! (Prizes are purchased by event staff, and assigned at random.)

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• Admission for 4 to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 4 Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Logo or Name on signage at the hole prize display before Pro Am
• Logo or Name on signage posted at one sponsored hole on each course
• Logo or Name on www.orionclassic.com website Donor page
• Logo or Name in event booklet (if purchased by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Logo or Name in “Evening For The Kids” Banquet Slide Presentation
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition (name only) in CHS Annual Report


INDIVIDUAL GOLFER (8) ___________________________ $ 1,000
Each team will have the opportunity to golf 3 holes of the ProAm with one of the PGA professionals!

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• Admission for 2 to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• 1 Golf spot in the Monday Pro Am Tournament on the Champion Course which includes …
 Breakfast & Awards Luncheon on the Course
 Participant gift for each golfer
 Green fees & carts
 Contest prizes to win on every hole
• You may opt to receive 1 additional Monday Awards Luncheon Ticket (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Recognition in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS newsletter Annual Report


PRO HOST/DRIVER SPONSOR (8)____________________ $ 2,000
A unique opportunity to become acquainted with a world-class PGA professional; get an up-close and personal perspective of their techniques; and perhaps get some valuable expert tips! Sponsorship entitles designated recipient (Age 16 or older) to drive the cart for a golf pro during the entire ProAm. Choice of Pro is "First Come, First Serve".  In the event that a Pro is substituted, the sponsor may choose a different Pro if available.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• Admission for 4 to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 4 Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS newsletter Annual Report


PRE-EVENT CATALOG SPONSOR (1) ________________ $ 2,000
Presenting Sponsor of “FORE YOUR INFORMATION”— on-line pre-event newsletter and auction catalog which is emailed to all tournament sponsors and their guests.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• Admission for 4 to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 2 Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Logo/Name on newsletter cover
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report


EXECUTIVE CART SPONSOR (1) ____________________ $ 2,000
Sponsorship of all golf carts used by tournament staff on Monday, and by all Pro Am participants on the Executive Course.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• Admission for 4 to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 4 Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Logo/Name on all golf carts used by Pro Am golfers on Executive Course (22-24)
• Logo/Name on all golf carts used by tournament staff (18-20)
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS newsletter Annual Report


CHAMPION CART SPONSOR (1) _____________________$ 3,000
Sponsorship of golf carts used by all Pro Am participants on the Champion Course.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• Admission for 4 to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 4 Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Logo/Name on all golf carts used by Pro Am golfers on Champion Course (65-70)
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report


EXECUTIVE GOLF SPONSOR (8) _____________________$ 3,000
New this year! Each team will have the opportunity to golf 3 holes of the ProAm with one of the PGA professionals!

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 1 Table of 8 for Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• Team of 4 to golf in Monday’s Pro Am Tournament (Executive Course) which includes …
 Breakfast & Awards Luncheon on the Course
 Participant gift for each golfer
 Green fees & carts
 Contest prizes to win on every hole
• You may opt to receive up to 4 additional Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)
• Framed Kids’ Art plaque for first-year sponsors

RECOGNITION:
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012 (Golfer Names & Handicaps)
• Logo/Name on event entry banner at golf course
• Logo/Name on course signage
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report

CHAMPION GOLF SPONSOR (20) ____________________ $ 6,000
New this year! Each team will have the opportunity to golf 3 holes of the ProAm with one of the PGA professionals!

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 1 Table of 8 for Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• Team of 4 to golf in Monday’s Pro Am Tournament (Champion Course) which includes …
      Breakfast & Awards Luncheon on the Course
      Participant gift for each golfer
      Green fees & carts
      Contest prizes to win on every hole
• You may opt to receive up to 4 additional Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)
• Framed Kids’ art plaque for first-year sponsors

RECOGNITION:
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012 (Golfer Names & Handicaps)
• Logo/Name on event entry banner at golf course
• Logo/Name on course signage
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report

PARTICIPANT GIFT SPONSOR (1) _____________________ $ 10,000*
*If the CHAMPION golf foursome is not desired, you may deduct $5,000 from the sponsorship amount.
This company is the sponsor for the gift given to each Pro Am Participant.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 1 CHAMPION SPONSORSHIP---includes golf foursome and 1 Table of 8 for Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala (see Champion Sponsor for description of perks)
NOTE:  If golf foursome is declined, this sponsor will still be entitled to 1 Table of 8
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 8 Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Logo on prominent feature of participant gift
• Logo on signage at Pro Am registration (where participant gift is presented to golfers)
• Opportunity for 2 Company representatives to greet and distribute gifts to Pro Am golfers
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline)
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012 (Golfer Names & Handicaps)
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report

GALLERY SPONSOR (1) __________________________ $ 25,000*
*If the CHAMPION golf foursome is not desired, you may deduct $5,000 from the sponsorship amount.

This company’s sponsorship provides a free opportunity for the public to attend and watch
PGA pros play along side the ProAm participants on either course during the Monday morning event. Champion Course beginning at 9 AM and Executive Course beginning at 10 AM.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 1 CHAMPION SPONSORSHIP---includes golf foursome and 1 Table of 8 for Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Dinner Gala (see Champion Sponsor for description of perks)_____
• 2 additional Tables of 8 (for a total of 3 tables when paired with the Champion Sponsorship)
to Sunday’s “Evening for the Kids” Gala
Deadline for Gala Attendee Names: Friday – July 20, 2012
• You may opt to receive up to 16 additional Monday Awards Luncheon Tickets (includes breakfast)

RECOGNITION:
• Logo and/or Name in Slide Presentation during “Evening For The Kids” Gala
• Interview opportunities with media, whenever possible
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, event booklet (if enlisted by print deadline), posters and any pre-event mailings.
Deadline for Event Booklet Information: Friday – July 13, 2012 (Golfer Names & Handicaps)
• Logo in Argus Leader promotional ads
• Recognition as Gallery Sponsor on signage at golf course
• Recognition as Gallery Sponsor in TV and radio ads
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report
 

SUNDAY GALA SPONSOR (1) __________________________ $ 30,000*
*If the CHAMPION golf foursome is not desired, you may deduct $5000 from the sponsorship amount.

This company is the presenting sponsor of Sunday's "Evening for the Kids" dinner gala, attended by as many as 600 people, which includes event sponsors & guests, media representatives, and Champions Tour professionals.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• One (1) foursome for Pro-Am Golf Tournament (Champion Course)
   Deadline for Event Booklet information:  Friday-July 13,2012 (Golfer Names & Handicaps)
     Breakfast & Awards Luncheon on the course
     Participant gift for each golfer
     Green fees & carts
     Contest prizes to win on every hole
• You may opt to receive up to 16 additional Monday Awards Luncheon tickets (includes breakfast)
• Up to three (3) "Tables of 8" for Sunday's :"Evening for the Kids" Gala
   Deadline for Gala Attendee Names:  Friday-July 20, 2012

RECOGNITION:
• Logo/name included in Argus Leader/television/radio promotional ads
• Recognition on website, pre-event newsletter, and event booklet
• Logo and/or name in slide presentation during "Evening For The Kids" Gala
• Logo printed on all Gala Auction Bidder/Info cards, posters and any pre-event mailings
• Corporate signage at Sunday event
• Recognition in post-event full-page thank-you ad in Argus Leader
• Recognition in CHS Annual Report
• Logo on event entry banner at golf course

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